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Still too early to pin down Zika's impact on economy: MTI

Ministry says it's also premature to consider Zika-specific help for businesses, but it's monitoring the situation

Published Tue, Sep 13, 2016 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

IT is still too early to gauge the wider economic impact of the Zika menace in Singapore, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Sim Ann told Parliament on Tuesday.

But the government is already taking "strong coordinated actions" to contain the spread of the mosquito-borne virus and any likely spillovers on the economy, she said in response to a query from Nominated Member of Parliament Randolph Tan.

"Singapore remains a safe travel destination and there is no travel …